"When I first met Michelle, I was a very,  “comfortable” dancer. I was content with where I was at, simply because I was afraid to challenge myself, and step out of my little world. Then... Michelle became my Contemporary teacher. I was so nervous because I had never taken her class before, and she was so experienced. I struggled internally. I struggled a lot.Mostly because I was so comfortable with where I was at, but at the same time was very insecure and lacked confidence.  As I got to know Michelle more, she kindly took me under her wing, and in the process, my view on many things in my life changed. I admired her confidence, ingenuity, and most importantly, her ability to inspire others. I finally reached a point where I wanted more, I was hungry for change... and she gave me just that. She pushed me out of my comfort zone, and sparked a fire in me I didn’t knew I had. I was excited to try new things, and to work harder than ever before. She taught me to be confident, open-minded, and to stand out in the crowd; but most importantly to be ME. 

She helped me realize I had nothing to be afraid of, I just had to take that extra step. Everything I’ve learned over the years, now plays a role in all aspects of my life. Michelle encouraged me to take that leap, and I’m grateful I did."